David Wilson Fairbanks

David Wilson Fairbanks

4.6
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 13 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Overland Park, KS
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Estate Planning

11020 King St., Suite 100, Overland Park, KS

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 45%

90% of my entire practice focuses on Family Law related issues, including Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support and Grandparent Visitation. Half of my family law cases consist of current Divorce actions and the other half involve Post-Decree issues.

45%
Family 45%

90% of my entire practice focuses on Family Law related issues, including Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support and Grandparent Visitation. Half of my family law cases consist of current Divorce actions and the other half involve Post-Decree issues.

45%
Estate Planning 10%

The fastest growing area of my practice consists of Probate and Estate Planning cases. I handle Wills, Trusts, Conservatorships, Guardianships and a wide range of probate-related issues for my clients.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 13 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2013

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Kansas for 13 years

State: Kansas

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Fairbanks Crane, LLC

11020 King St., Suite 100, Overland Park, KS, 66210

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David Wilson Fairbanks's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by anonymous | August 04, 2025 | Family

Procedural Abuse Isn’t Advocacy

If you’re looking for “strong and reputable advocacy,” look elsewhere. David Fairbanks doesn’t practice law — he practices retaliation. He manipulates procedure, buries truth with paperwork, and weaponizes the court system against anyone who challenges his narrative. Despite branding himself as a ...protector of families, Fairbanks has spent years exacerbating conflict, misrepresenting facts to the court, and targeting individuals outside the case with false allegations — all while hiding behind the court’s unwillingness to hold him accountable. He filed pleadings during an active appellate stay, pushed for sanctions against a non-party simply for defending herself, and worked to strip a father of his rights by capitalizing on his limited availability and lack of legal resources. When caught, he doubled down with personal attacks and baseless accusations. This firm doesn’t bring peace or resolution — it brings damage and division. They thrive when their opposition is exhausted or uninformed. If you’re vulnerable, they’ll exploit it. If you fight back, they’ll retaliate. If you’re on the other side, be ready for gaslighting, procedural ambushes, and a total disregard for ethics. Don’t be fooled by the branding. Fairbanks Crane LLC may claim to advocate for families — but in reality, they break them down and profit from the chaos.

Posted by Shane | December 07, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Misdemeanor Expungement

Excellent experience. David was thorough, honest, answered questions quickly, and set realistic expectations for my case. Exactly what he believed would happen happened. He never guaranteed it, but always based his answers upon his experience. I could not have asked for a better experience dealin...g with a bad experience. Thank you, David for everything.

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2022

Rising Star, Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers Magazine

2022

Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2021

Rising Star, Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers Magazine

2021

Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2020

Rising Star, Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers Magazine

2020

Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2019

Rising Star, Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers Magazine

2019

Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2018

Rising Star, Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2017

Rising Star, Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2015

Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2011

Ellison Moot Court Competition - Top Oralist, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law

2011

National Moot Court Team, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Partner, Fairbanks DeMarco, LLC

2012 - 2022

Attorney, Norton Hare, LLC

2010 - 2012

Law Clerk, Beam Ward, Kruse, Wilson, Wright & Fletes, LLC

2010 - 2010

Law Clerk, Johnson County District Court, Division 6

Associations

2014 - Present

Johnson County Family Law American Inn of Court

Association

2013 - Present

Missouri Bar

Member

2013 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Kansas Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Johnson County Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association

Member

Education

2012

University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Kansas State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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